Camera Operator Event Manager

GORDON BARNARD

Burbank, CA

*********@*****.*** ) 323-***-**** LinkedIn

Production Manager

Team Building Communication Attention to Detail

Highly creative, results driven, Production Manager with 20+ years of experience leading production teams and executing innovative projects that exceed client expectations. Seasoned written and oral communication skills aimed at improving clarity of goals and increasing team synergies. Passionate about improving processes for production, live events, and post-production to maximize profitability and efficiency.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Identified need and established a post-production department Management-level position at WCG Trifecta. Projects completed more efficiently, and client satisfaction and business growth greatly improved.

Discovered and evaluated billing discrepancy, advising accounting and senior management to implement systems to ensure the company accurately captured all revenue. The billing and change order processes changed as a result and revenue increased.

Managed a department with very low turn-over and led seven editors who maintained long tenures (>10 years) at WCG Trifecta. Resulted in a highly experienced team able to better understand client and company goals and implement quality projects quickly and efficiently.

Part of a dedicated and passionate team that achieved massive company growth at WCG Trifecta, growing the company from seven individuals at inception to >70 to date.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Attention to Detail Organized Project Management Operations Multitasking Solid Written & Verbal Communication Skills SOP Implementation Research Concepts Coordination Cross-Functional Collaboration Team Leadership Interpersonal Skills Relationship Building Process Improvement Innovative Production/Post-Production Customer Service Client Relations Scheduling Time Management Strategic Planning & Design Event Coordination Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WCG Trifecta, Los Angeles, CA

Head of Production/Post-Production (2013-2022)

Managed a team of 7 editors and 2 production coordinators for 10 years with very little turnover, no missed deadlines, constant process improvements, high-quality deliverables, and great customer satisfaction. Managed diverse teams (with unique creative personalities) and balanced company goals and profit with the needs of the client and the creative teams.

Identified post-production management need, conceptualized, developed, and filled the role. Significantly increased productivity as projects were more efficiently processed and completed. Revenue increased due to faster turnaround.

Achieved exceptionally low staff turnover, low rate of client notes, and met every deadline for 10 years.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to guarantee timelines and client delivery dates were attainable to deliver on time and ahead of schedule, exceeding customer expectations and boosting client satisfaction ratings.

Performed rapid edit turnaround and completed projects in <5 days which was a tremendous asset to the Sales team; Sales utilized this statistic in its marketing pitches which garnered additional client sales.

Showcased in-depth knowledge and skillset to monitor production/post-production processes and intervened to realign projects if needed, identifying red flags early and correcting errors/miscommunications before client impact.

Professional Experience Continued:

WCG Trifecta, Los Angeles, CA

Post-Implementation Project Manager (2011-2013)

Pinpointed the need to better track projects out of scope in post-production and which needed change orders created. Realized a significant increase in YoY revenue.

Established and oversaw post-production workflow/benchmarks for edit time expectations to ensure projects were appropriately assigned and future workload assignments were planned.

Created edit tracking systems that ensured visibility of resources and enabled timely project completion.

Organized and managed Editors staffing schedules and collaborated with departments for timely product delivery.

Consistently championed cross-functional departmental communication to eliminate ‘silos’ and leverage every team’s perspective to improve company products.

Worked with Project Managers and Clients to scope and identify projects needing production & post-production.

WCG Trifecta, Los Angeles, CA

Project Manager (2006-2011)

Contributed to a start-up company's overall success and productivity by bringing an innovative, fresh perspective for structure and process to the organization during the infancy stage.

Spearheaded and directed international live events, coordinating with clients, creative teams, application development, project managers, and vendor partners.

Planned and executed the recording and asset collection of live events.

Served as the primary contact for client teams, scheduling, and handling project development.

Oversaw the development cycle from inception through client delivery, including creating room diagrams, equipment lists, timelines, tracking sheets, and budgets.

Self Employed, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA

Video & Live Events Producer (1993-2006)

Freelance Camera Operator, Editor (AVID and Premiere), Producer and Director creating corporate videos, documentaries, and commercials. Live Event Producer managing local crews and achieving outstanding client experiences.

EDUCATION

Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film

TECHNOLOGY & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Premiere, Windows System, Articulate Storyline, Production Equipment, Editing, and Workflows, Film & Video Cameras

HONORS & AWARDS

Communicator Award

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